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Docket No. 17-1156
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive $2,500 campaign finance late fee assessed against Troy Henry, in his capacity as a candidate for Mayor, City of New Orleans in the October 14, 2017 election, whose 90-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 38 days late.
Facts:
Sterling Henry, campaign manager for Troy Henry, states the decision by Mr. Henry to run for this position was not made until July 14, 2017. He states that he submitted the 90-P by fax on July 29, 2017, but was notified that he would have to electronically file the report. The 90-P report was then submitted electronically on August 24, 2017.
Comments:
ELECTION: October 14, 2017
TYPES OF REPORT: 90-P
DAYS LATE: 38
ASSESSED FEE: $2,500
REPORTS DUE: July 17, 2017

REPORTS FILED: August 24, 2017


ACTIVITY REPORTED: $-0 in contributions; $-0 in expenditures; $-0 Funds on Hand at the End of Reporting Period

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 1


Election: 10/22/2011 2010 SUPP (437 days late) $2,500 - PAID

Law:
18:1505.4.A(1) Any candidate, the treasurer or chairman of a political committee, or any other person required to file any reports under this Chapter, who knowingly fails to file or who knowingly fails to timely file any such reports as are required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty for each day until such report is filed. 18:1484.(2)(b). Each candidate for any other public office shall file reports of contributions in excess of two hundred dollars in the aggregate during the aggregating period.

Recommendations:
Suspend all but $300 based on future compliance. The late fee must be paid within 30 days or the suspended portion becomes due and owing.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2017-1156 Waiver Request